Zaizi

Lead Machine Learning Engineer, AI

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London, United KingdomStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, deploy, optimize, retrain, and maintain complex machine learning models.
  • Design and manage MLOps pipelines for CI/CD, monitoring, model retraining, and reliable production operations.
  • Research and evaluate generative AI technologies for business relevance and use in the National Security Domain.
  • Deliver complex, high-risk AI proofs of concept and provide specialist generative AI advice.
  • Integrate models with existing systems and assure that live models remain safe, secure, effective, and performant.
  • Act as a technical expert, solve complex non-routine problems, influence technical decisions, and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

  • Broad technical expertise in machine learning, including deep knowledge of ML algorithms, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Experience building, deploying, and managing complex machine learning models.
  • Experience or capability in generative AI research, emerging technology evaluation, prototyping, and specialist technical advice.
  • Data science experience supporting model development.
  • Ability to obtain the required security clearance, work in the UK without sponsorship, and have lived in the UK continuously for the last 5+ years.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working with a work-from-home equipment allowance.
  • Annual salary reviews, a pension contribution starting at 5% and increasing to a maximum of 8%, and Group Life Assurance.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
  • 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service and 2 paid volunteering days per year.
  • Fully funded professional certifications, 5 days of paid study leave, a £500 annual Personal Choice learning fund, coaching, and team training.
  • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and other wellbeing support.

Categories

AI ResearchML Engineering
Zaizi

About Zaizi

51-200 employees

Zaizi is a London-based, privately held software consultancy founded in 2007 that designs, builds, and operates secure digital services for UK public-sector clients. It delivers AWS-based cloud engineering, DevOps, cyber security, SRE, and product management to central government departments, typically under service engagements. Work often requires UK security clearance and five years’ UK residency, reflecting its focus on sensitive government systems.

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